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65 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 65
213.121(d) In the case of conventional jointed track, each rail shall be bolted with at least two bolts
at each joint in classes 2-5 track, and with at least one bolt in class track. TSS 2.1.104
Class 1 track: 1
Class 2 track: 2
Class 3 track 2
What is the remedial action for a joint bar cracked or broken between the middle two bolt
holes?
In conventional jointed track there must be how many bolts in each rail at a joint?
What does the FRA require concerning a torch cut bolt hole in rail?
What does BNSF require?
How many tie plates are required on track with wood ties.
,Term 2 of 65
If a railroad continues to operate over a non class specific defect, what is required of the track
inspector?
213.237E Each defect rail shall be marked with a highly visible marking on both sides of the
web and base accept that where a side or sides of the web and base are inaccessible
because of permanent features, the highly visible marking may be placed on or next to the
head of the rail.
BNSF EI 6.7.2E Marking rail 6-49
213.133 Turnouts and track crossing generally
BNSF EI 6.4.4 For switch anchoring requirements
213.133B Classes 3 -5 track shall be equipped with rail anchoring through and on each side
of track crossings and turnouts, comma to restrain rail movement effecting the position of
switch points and frogs. For Class 3 track this paragraph (b) is effective September 21, 1999.
133C Each Flangway at turnouts and track crossings must be at least 1 1/2 inches wide.
A. 1 1/2 inches wide. TSS 2.1.110 BNSF EI 9.1.4D3 BNSF Flangway width requirements
213.123 Tie Plates
Guidance: In classes 3 -5 track no metal object that causes a concentrated load by solely
supporting a rail shall be allowed between the base of rail and the baring surface of the tie
plate. Defect concentrated load such as spike under the rail.
reduce track class to class 2 "next closest qualifying track class" 2.1.107
If the defect is not repaired it must be noted on the track inspection form. IF not
immediately repaired remedial action shall be taken by an individual qualified under 213.7a,
While part 213 does not require the railroad to take the track out of service, due to the
severity of these defects, FRA recommends that the railroad take the track out of services
at a minimum, however, the railroad should invoke 213.9b
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.23
,Term 3 of 65
FRA minimum flangeway depth is required to be not less then
A. In Class 1 track
B. In Class 2 - 5 track
213.137C If the tread portion of a frog casting is worn down more then 3/8 inch below the
original contour, operating speed over that frog may not be over 10 MPH.
2.1.118
14 = Turn outs
VOL2 TSS 2.1.54 Refer to chart on the page
213.137A Frogs
A. 1 3/8
B. 1 1/2
213.113A none
213.9A, 213.113A in TSS
, Term 4 of 65
A non class specific defect has been in over 30 days without being repaired. What action should
be taken?
The clearance between the hold down housing and the horn shall not be more then 1/4
inch. BNSF EI chapter 9 Max is 3/16 inch and minimum is 1/16 inch.
A. 30 day for correction
In curves the mid ordinate, alternatively called mid-chord offset (MCO), requires stations to
be marked at regular intervals On the high rail in both directions from the point of concern.
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.33
If the defect is not repaired it must be noted on the track inspection form. IF not
immediately repaired remedial action shall be taken by an individual qualified under 213.7a,
While part 213 does not require the railroad to take the track out of service, due to the
severity of these defects, FRA recommends that the railroad take the track out of services
at a minimum, however, the railroad should invoke 213.9b
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.23
At the expiration of the 30 day period, the defects must be repaired, track placed into
accepted track status, or the track must be removed from service.
VOL2 TSS 2.1.20
65 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 65
213.121(d) In the case of conventional jointed track, each rail shall be bolted with at least two bolts
at each joint in classes 2-5 track, and with at least one bolt in class track. TSS 2.1.104
Class 1 track: 1
Class 2 track: 2
Class 3 track 2
What is the remedial action for a joint bar cracked or broken between the middle two bolt
holes?
In conventional jointed track there must be how many bolts in each rail at a joint?
What does the FRA require concerning a torch cut bolt hole in rail?
What does BNSF require?
How many tie plates are required on track with wood ties.
,Term 2 of 65
If a railroad continues to operate over a non class specific defect, what is required of the track
inspector?
213.237E Each defect rail shall be marked with a highly visible marking on both sides of the
web and base accept that where a side or sides of the web and base are inaccessible
because of permanent features, the highly visible marking may be placed on or next to the
head of the rail.
BNSF EI 6.7.2E Marking rail 6-49
213.133 Turnouts and track crossing generally
BNSF EI 6.4.4 For switch anchoring requirements
213.133B Classes 3 -5 track shall be equipped with rail anchoring through and on each side
of track crossings and turnouts, comma to restrain rail movement effecting the position of
switch points and frogs. For Class 3 track this paragraph (b) is effective September 21, 1999.
133C Each Flangway at turnouts and track crossings must be at least 1 1/2 inches wide.
A. 1 1/2 inches wide. TSS 2.1.110 BNSF EI 9.1.4D3 BNSF Flangway width requirements
213.123 Tie Plates
Guidance: In classes 3 -5 track no metal object that causes a concentrated load by solely
supporting a rail shall be allowed between the base of rail and the baring surface of the tie
plate. Defect concentrated load such as spike under the rail.
reduce track class to class 2 "next closest qualifying track class" 2.1.107
If the defect is not repaired it must be noted on the track inspection form. IF not
immediately repaired remedial action shall be taken by an individual qualified under 213.7a,
While part 213 does not require the railroad to take the track out of service, due to the
severity of these defects, FRA recommends that the railroad take the track out of services
at a minimum, however, the railroad should invoke 213.9b
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.23
,Term 3 of 65
FRA minimum flangeway depth is required to be not less then
A. In Class 1 track
B. In Class 2 - 5 track
213.137C If the tread portion of a frog casting is worn down more then 3/8 inch below the
original contour, operating speed over that frog may not be over 10 MPH.
2.1.118
14 = Turn outs
VOL2 TSS 2.1.54 Refer to chart on the page
213.137A Frogs
A. 1 3/8
B. 1 1/2
213.113A none
213.9A, 213.113A in TSS
, Term 4 of 65
A non class specific defect has been in over 30 days without being repaired. What action should
be taken?
The clearance between the hold down housing and the horn shall not be more then 1/4
inch. BNSF EI chapter 9 Max is 3/16 inch and minimum is 1/16 inch.
A. 30 day for correction
In curves the mid ordinate, alternatively called mid-chord offset (MCO), requires stations to
be marked at regular intervals On the high rail in both directions from the point of concern.
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.33
If the defect is not repaired it must be noted on the track inspection form. IF not
immediately repaired remedial action shall be taken by an individual qualified under 213.7a,
While part 213 does not require the railroad to take the track out of service, due to the
severity of these defects, FRA recommends that the railroad take the track out of services
at a minimum, however, the railroad should invoke 213.9b
VOL 2 TSS 2.1.23
At the expiration of the 30 day period, the defects must be repaired, track placed into
accepted track status, or the track must be removed from service.
VOL2 TSS 2.1.20
